Yellow fever

yellow fever is caused by a very small virus that is spread by the bit of mosquitoes.This disease is common in South America and in sub-Saharan Africa.

Anyone can get yellow fever but the elderly have a higher risk of severe infection.

Symptoms

1. heart dysfunction

2. Bleeding

3.Coma

4.Fever

5.Vomiting

6.Headache

Treatment

there is no specific treatment for yellow fever only when symptoms start to develop the only care is supportive.


it is recommended that you get the yellow fever vaccine before you travel to an area were there is a risk of yellow fever.many countries will not allow you to leave without proof of vaccination